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I have a couple of plantars warts on the bottom of my right toes. can these spread to other parts of my body? ive had them for months.

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Dr. Meeta Pancholianswered

Podiatry 27 years experience

Yes: warts are from viruses and therefore can certainly spread. Have them treated by a foot specialist.

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